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Thank you to all you amazing Hostelworld.com customers for voting us the BEST HOSTEL IN AFRICA 2014

The Backpack is South Africa’s original backpacker established in 1990. We are an award winning, Fair Trade hostel that invests in people and communities, giving meaningful and relaxed, travel experiences.

We empower our employees with life changing skills, they become stakeholders in our business and actively play a bigger role in rolling out our vision and are accountable in keeping the values alive that are the trademark of our business, as well as taking part in our community projects.

The Backpack accommodates 100 people in 16 room types which are all individually styled. We have all the facilities you can expect from an urban hip hostel. We offer free continental breakfasts & WiFi throughout the hostel.

We offer our guests excellent service and support through a wide range of tour operators; offering our guests the opportunity to practice responsible tourism in Cape Town and South Africa.

Making a difference is the way we work , the way we live and the way we are.

Our designer rooms offer superior accommodation suited for any budget. Ranging from dorms, single, double, twin and family rooms, we offer private or shared bathroom facilities, with your own safe and a personal touch to make you feel at home.

A wide range of services and amenities, including a Cafe, Bar and fully equipped self-catering kitchen; coin-operated laundry room, ATM, pool table, luggage storage and free unlimited Wi-Fi will ensure that your stay is as comfortable as it is memorable.

Let our friendly Travel Desk staff help you plan your adventures. Diving with the sharks, jumping off a plane, an African safari, wine tasting, car rental, volunteer tours, sightseeing … whatever your fancy, we will point you in the right direction.

The Backpack has been accredited by Fair Trade in Tourism since 2006. We adhere to fair trade criteria, fair wages and working conditions, fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits, ethical business practices and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.